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Learn about the different patterns which exist in nature (spiral, branching etc.). |
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See fractals (e.g. in a cauliflower, ferns). |
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See the same pattern in different natural systems (e.g. the branching pattern is in trees, rivers, leaves and lungs), try using a magnifying glass to observe closely. |
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See the patterns within the large scale (e.g. stars, weather or ocean currents), to give us a sense of place and develop a sense of awe. |
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Find different patterns in several different systems: (e.g. spirals in rivers: flowers: snails, also spirals, scatter, wave, net, lobe) and try to work out the function of that pattern (e.g. branching for collection and distribution, spirals for growth). |
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Create colour print from plants (e.g. through hapa zome) to see the patterns within leaves and flowers. |
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Connect to a pattern in nature, and express it through any art form (dance, draw, paint). |
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Make music together, e.g. each person goes into nature to 'capture' a sound (e.g. hitting 2 sticks together, slapping water, mimicking the sound of a bird). Return to a circle. Going around the circle each person individually presents their sound. One person takes the role of conductor and points at someone to make their sound, keep the rhythm going whilst different sounds are added and taken away. |
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Learn about fractal forms that you meet in your everyday life, e.g. spiral in sunflower, cauliflower, ferns. |
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Find out about the permaculture principle 'Design from Pattern to Details' through examining a tree and it's leaf. Discuss how nature uses patterns and why. |
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Explore patterns in daily, solar, seasonal and lunar cycles, and make a connection with how we all live within cycles large and small and their impact on us. |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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See the woods and the trees (literally, climb a hill to see the woods, compare with being inside the woods). |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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See an example of how one small thing can affect the whole system (such as the reintroduction of beavers). |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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Make a mask of a local animal or plant and become that being for a while - how does it feel? How is it affected by humans? What could people learn from you? |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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Take a local issue of environmental degradation (e.g. illegal dumping of waste, trees which are going to be cut down), find out all the causes and effects of that one issue, decide on an action to help stop the degradation (e.g. write letters, make a display at school, make a petition). Act on behalf of nature. |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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Find ways to express how you are connected to nature - through poetry, singing, dancing, painting, or another form of creative expression. |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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Learn that humans are a part of nature, embedded in nature and dependent upon nature. |
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Seeing the whole picture |
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Explore the many benefits which people gain from nature: such as the air being cleaned by trees, crops pollinated by insects etc. (Educators can read about 'ecosystem services' for more information) |
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Maintenance: looking after your creation |
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Show gratitude to people who have helped with the project by inviting them to the site and offering a gift of the children's choosing (e.g. herbal tea from the garden). |
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Maintenance: looking after your creation |
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Create own rituals about working together. |
